Quick Overview

What are Keshi pearls?
Keshi pearls are formed when the oyster rejects and spits out the implanted nucleus before the culturing process is complete, or the implanted mantle tissue fractures and forms separate pearl sacs without nuclei. These pearl sacs eventually produce pearls without a nucleus. Keshi may form in either saltwater or freshwater pearls. They are generally small in size and, because there was no nucleus to guide the ultimate shaping of the pearl, their shapes vary widely. Keshi come in a wide variety of colors, and tend to have high luster and even rare orient. This is due to their solid-nacre composition. Because the oyster has expelled the implanted nucleus of the pearl, the resulting keshi pearl is 100% nacre. This gives it an especially lustrous and shimmering surface quality. Most keshi, in fact, have a greater luster than even the highest quality cultured pearls.

Keshi pearls, especially Tahitian and South Sea keshis, were once quite the bargain, yet beautiful and unique pieces. Today, Keshi pearls are much more rare. This is because Tahitian and South Sea pearl farms are now x-raying oysters to determine whether or not the nucleus has been expelled. When a nucleus-free oyster is found they are then re-nucleated before a keshi has time to form. This practice has made keshi pearls much more of a rare find than they once used to be. The word keshi means "poppy seed" in Japanese, and these pearls are often also referred to as "poppy seed pearls."

More about opals:
Numerous legends and tales surround this colorful gemstone, which can be traced back in its origins to a time long before our memory, to the ancient dream time of the Australian aborigines. It is reported in their legends that the creator came down to Earth on a rainbow, in order to bring the message of peace to all the humans. And at the very spot, where his foot touched the ground, the stones became alive and started sparkling in all the colors of the rainbow. That was the birth of the Opals.

The name Opal was probably derived from Sanskrit “upala“, meaning ”valuable stone“. This was probably the root for the Greek term “opallios”, which translates as “color change”. In the days of Roman antiquity there existed a so-called “opalus”, or a “stone from several elements”. So the ancient Romans may already have had an inkling why the Opals show such a striking play of colors.

Australia is the classical Opal country and today is the worldwide most important supplier of Fine Opals. Almost 95 per cent of all Opals come from Australian mines. The remaining five per cent are mined in Mexico, and in Brazil’s north, also in the US states of Idaho and Nevada, but recently the stones have also been found in Ethiopia and in the West African country of Mali.

For ages people have been believing in the healing power of Opal. It is reported to be able to solve depressions and to help its wearer find the true and real love. Opals are supposed to further enhance the positive characteristics for people born under the zodiac sign of Cancer. Black Opal is recommended to those born under Scorpio, and Boulder Opal is the lucky stone for Aries.

The fantastic color play of Opal reflects changing emotions and moods of people. Fire and water, the sparkling images of Boulder Opal, the vivid light flashes of Black Opal or the soft shine of Milk Opal – striking contrasts characterize the colorful world of this fascinating gemstone. Maybe this is the reason why it depends on our daily mood which Opal we prefer. Opals are like human emotions: you always experience them different and anew.

Source: gemstone.org...

Store location

Poipu Gallery

Weight including packaging (lbs)

1.0000

Jewelry type

Pendants

Metal type

Yellow gold

Gold karat

22K

Precious gems

Exotic pearls, Opals

Country of origin

USA

See what some of our satisfied customers have to say:

Brian - fast service and beautiful jewelry
I bought some jewelry from their lotus galleries on Kauai in the past, but I've never used the website before. Anyways, everything went fast and I didn't have to pay for shipping. I'm very happy with my pearl bracelet, it's beautiful :) Mahalo

Christine - very unique stone
I own a meditation and yoga studio and I had a chance to visit your gallery in Kapaa and meet the owner. Since I got your lingam stone all my students noticed a huge difference in energy flow and feel much calmer when meditating. I've been to India myself and I know how hard is to find them in such a good shape and size. btw. Thank you for your presentation and hope to see you again,

Roy L - good service, we'll buy again
I was surprised to see my Quan Yin garden statue arrive so quickly, it now sits in the garden overlooking the fish pond. I will order again with confidence. Thank you

Crystal - most beautiful pendant I've ever seen
I wear jyotish jewelry all the time and this one is one of my favorites. Thank you very much for your beautiful collection. It'd be nice to see more pictures though.

Maria - thank you !
I love your Tahitian black pearl rings, but please show more pictures for your products, maybe something like a picture of a woman wearing the piece to see how big it is. Thank you for a quick and friendly service, hope to visit Hawaii some time :).

Amy - gorgeous earrings, thank you
The only thing that I'd like to see on your website is more pictures. Other than that everything went smooth and I really enjoy your earrings. Thank you,

Gabi D. - love your shell necklace
I visited your Poipu gallery this summer and it was incredible to see a piece of Tibet in a tropical paradise. I wanted to thank you for this beautiful necklace. Best regards,

James, Santa Fe - found a gift for mother's day
I have to admit I was worrying a little about the shipment from Hawaii arriving on time, but delivery was exceptionally fast and my mother loved the earrings I got for her. Keep up the good work.

Mike D. - amazing collection
I was surprised at the rare collection of artifacts on your website. I particularly collect Buddha statues, but was happy to also find bronze Buddha hands that made a great addition to my house. Thank you for a friendly service,

Based on your comments and suggestions we've created a list of frequently asked questions to help you with your selection. Feel free to contact us if you can't find what you're looking for.

Q)What kind of shipping options do I have and how much does it cost to ship it to U.S mainland?A) We ship via insured UPS Priority or FedEx for express delivery. Shipping to East coast and rural areas takes minimum of 2 business days. Shipping within the U.S takes approximately 4-8 days. Please note: due to our remote location actual delivery time may vary depending on shipment destination. Most orders are filled within 24 hours and FedEx orders are given priority treatment. U.S and International orders will be subject to a surcharge according to the size, weight and price of an item to cover additional shipping and insurance expenses. Total shipping cost will be automatically calculated and displayed during the checkout process.

Q)I'm not familiar with the metric system? How much is 1 inch as compared to 1 cm?A) For the convenience of our international customers our items have dimensions both in inches (or feet) and cm (or meters).1 inch = 2.54 centimeters | 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters.

Q)Do you offer a certificate of authenticity?A) With every purchase of antique jewelry, antique artifacts or any piece from our collectors gallery we can provide you with a certificate stating the authenticity, craftsmenship and high quality of the sold piece.

Q)Where do your jewelry and antiques come from?A) All designer and reproduction jewelry is designed and manufactured in Hawaii by the owners: Tsajon and Kamalia. Antique and reproduction artifacts as well as carpets are primarily collected and manufactured in the Indian subcontinent of India, Nepal, and Tibet. The stone garden statuary comes from Java, Burma, and India. Lacquered artifacts and the rain drums are from Thailand. All products are personally selected and guaranteed by the owners for quality and craftsmanship.

Q)Do you charge any sales tax?A) Jewel of the Lotus does not charge any sales taxes on domestic / international shipments except for the orders coming from Hawaii. Currently Hawaii sales tax is: 4.167%

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Q)Can I cancel my order?A) Yes, you can cancel your order anytime before your order is shipped, which is typically within 24-48 hours after your payment is verified. Simply send us an email indicating the Order ID number, the Billing Name, Billing Address and the reason for canceling your order. Please do not send any credit card information using email. Once the order has been shipped, you may return the items after you receive them. Please refer to more information on Returns & Exchanges..